Senior Construction Inspector

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Work boots provided

Department-issued work vehicle

Tools provided

Professional certifications provided

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a lead Construction Inspector to oversee the safe and economical inspection of public works projects such as streets, bridges, and utilities. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring adherence to plans and specifications on site and in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include preparing daily payment statements, liaising with residents, training inspectors, and ensuring OSHA safety rules are followed while collecting

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Five years of experience in public works projects or inspections.
• Knowledge of streets, bridges, sewer, sewage treatment plants, and drainage systems construction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret plans, blueprints, specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares working day statements to calculate monthly estimates for payment to contractors.
• Meets regularly with consulting engineer to discuss project status and any project related problems.
• Meets with residents and community groups to discuss construction related problems.
• Trains Construction Inspectors on writing letter of acceptance for completed projects.
• Utilizes surveying or construction engineering equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Coordinates construction or repair activities between contractors and utility companies to avoid conflicts and minimize service disruption.
• Ensures contractor conforms with safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Conducts inspections for Curb, Sidewalk, and approaches.
• Assembles and records precise comprehensive documentary information substantiating the quality and quantity of work performed.

Skills

Communication

Plan interpretation

Independent judgment

Construction inspection

Safety knowledge

Team coordination

Physical ability

Contractor relations

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Instrument/Level

Laser

Slump Cone

Scale

Nuclear Density Machine

MS Teams

Job description

Under direction, is responsible for lead work in inspecting the safe and economical construction of public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Inspection work is performed on large size projects such as major streets, bridges, drainage facilities, sewage treatment plants, lift stations, and related bond projects. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, Building 2, San Antonio, TX 78233

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Additional Benefits provided by Department

• Annual provision of uniforms.
• Annual provision of work boots.
• Department-issued work vehicle.
• Tools provided to support completion of job tasks.
• Opportunities to obtain professional certifications.
• Opportunities for Advancement.

• Prepares working day statements to calculate monthly estimates for payment to contractors.
• Meets regularly with consulting engineer to discuss project status and any project related problems.
• Meets with residents and community groups to discuss construction related problems.
• Trains Construction Inspectors on writing letter of acceptance for completed projects.
• Utilizes surveying or construction engineering equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, to inspect sanitary sewer construction, storm sewer construction, and street construction.
• Collects samples of materials used in projects to send to the testing laboratory.
• Coordinates construction or repair activities between contractors and utility companies to avoid conflicts and to ensure a minimum disruption of services.
• Ensures that contractor conforms with safety rules and regulations, to include proper shoring trenches in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Conducts inspections for Curb, Sidewalk, and approaches.
• Assembles and records precise comprehensive documentary information substantiating the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Five (5) years of experience in public works projects or inspections.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
• Three (3) years of experience in Construction Management, Materials Testing, and/or Public Works construction maintenance or operations
• Advanced technical skills using mobile devices
• Ability to support team members and contribute to a positive team environment
• Ability to conduct training sessions for peers
• Proficiency in using MS Teams to share and communicate information with team members

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of all phases of streets, bridges, sewer, sewage treatment plants, and drainage systems construction, to include methods, equipment, costs, and materials.
• Knowledge of grades, mathematics, construction layouts, and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction and engineering.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and ordinances related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety, and other OSHA regulations related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in the construction, engineering, and surveying trade, to include Instrument/Level, Laser, Slum Cone, Scale, and Nuclear Density Machine.
• Ability to interpret plans, blueprints, specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to use independent judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to exercise firmness and tact in dealing with contractors, engineers etc.
• Ability to interpret and properly apply all applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.